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Neighbors helping neighbors stay neighbors
in Happy Valley and Clackamas

Meeting on 12_15_23

A new Village is forming in Happy Valley/Clackamas to provide older adults with a way to comfortably age-in-place. Sunnyside East Village isn't a real estate development or a retirement community. Instead, members live in their own homes; they can be homeowners, renters, in shared housing, or living with relatives. Sunnyside East Village is making plans to join Villages NW, a 501c3 non-profit organization with ten other villages in its network. It’s part of a national movement to embrace the strategy of bringing services to people rather than moving people to services. At the national level, the Village to Village Network connects Villages and enables the Village model of healthy, purposeful aging to grow and thrive.


Volunteer

During the organizational phase, there are opportunities to volunteer to help set up the Village, including publicity, event planning, and outreach. After we launch the Village, volunteers will provide services such as transportation to appointments and shopping; in-home assistance with housekeeping and yard work; and help with technology.

Socialize

The Village is made up of a vibrant community of seniors who are intent on enjoying life. Social, educational, and recreational activities  present opportunities to meet like-minded seniors for coffees, book groups, potlucks, group walks, bike riding, crafting sessions, happy hours, games, classes, and more.

Receive services

When Sunnyside East Village launches, volunteers will provide a variety of services to members, including transportation to shopping and appointments, occasional help with housekeeping,  technology assistance, friendly visits and telephone check-in, organizing and decluttering, and non-medical assistance with home recovery.

Aging better together

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Join us for a Coffee Break

Sunnyside East Village's next monthly Coffee Break event will be on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at New Seasons Market in Happy Valley. Social connections are critical to living a healthy lifestyle and our Coffee Break offers an opportunity to connect with others who are interested in the Village movement. It also gives us an opportunity to provide updates on our particular Village's progress. Please join us!

We will be gathering for our Coffee Break in the New Seasons Market cafe area, just inside the store, which is located at 15861 SE Happy Valley Town Center Drive, Happy Valley. PLEASE NOTE: Previously, our Coffee Break event was scheduled for the third Friday of every month. We've changed it to the third Thursday of each month.

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